Wythall benefit fraudster falsely claimed £30,000 - The Bromsgrove Standard

Wythall benefit fraudster falsely claimed £30,000

Bromsgrove Editorial 16th Sep, 2014 Updated: 17th Oct, 2016   0

A WYTHALL benefit cheat has pleaded guilty to fraudulently claiming over £30,000.

Ann Roberts, of Dennis Potter Court, was sentenced at Redditch Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, September 9.

The 69-year-old admitted falsely claiming housing benefit, council tax benefit and pension credit totalling £31,484.16 after failing to declare her partner worked as a coach driver between June 2008 and January 2014.

She was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, and was also handed a 12-month community order.




Roberts will also complete 200 hours of unpaid work and had to pay £85 towards prosecution costs and a £60 victim surcharge.

The overpaid benefits are being recovered by Bromsgrove District Council and the Department of Work and Pensions through their own methods.


A spokeswoman for Bromsgrove District Council said: “This case again demonstrates the importance of declaring true circumstances when claiming benefit and reporting any changes as they take place.

“Failure to do so may lead to a criminal record and could have an impact on future claims.”

Anybody wishing to report a suspicion of benefit fraud can call the investigations team on 01527 881221.

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